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Keyword Research AI Agent

Generate keyword suggestions using DataForSEO and automatically organize them in a Google Sheet with search volume, CPC, competition metrics, and search intent analysis.

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DataForSEO

Professional SEO data API for keyword research, search volume, CPC data, and competition analysis

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Professional Keyword Research Made Simple

This agent automates professional SEO keyword research by combining DataForSEO's comprehensive keyword database with Google Sheets for organized data management. Generate hundreds of keyword suggestions with critical SEO metrics in seconds.

What This Agent Accomplishes

Business Value:

  • Time Savings: Research 100+ keywords in under 2 minutes vs. hours of manual work
  • Data-Driven Decisions: Get search volume, CPC, competition, and intent data for every keyword
  • Professional Reports: Automatically organized Google Sheets ready to share with clients or team
  • Cost Efficiency: Pay only for the keywords you research (approximately $0.0006 per keyword)

Key Metrics Provided:

  • Search volume with trend analysis
  • Cost-per-click (CPC) for paid advertising planning
  • Competition level (Low/Medium/High)
  • Keyword difficulty score (0-100)
  • Search intent classification (informational/commercial/transactional)

Required Integrations

This agent requires two integrations to function:

Integration 1: DataForSEO (Keyword Data Provider)

Why DataForSEO: Industry-leading keyword database with 200+ countries and 70+ languages. Provides real Google search data with comprehensive metrics.

Setup Steps:

  1. Visit DataForSEO website and create an account
  2. Navigate to your API Access page
  3. Copy your API login email and API password (not your regular password)
  4. In TaskAGI, go to Integrations → Find "DataForSEO"
  5. Click "Add Account" and enter:
    • Email: Your DataForSEO API login email
    • Password: Your DataForSEO API password (different from login password)
  6. Click "Save & Test Connection"
  7. ✅ Green checkmark = ready to use

Pricing Information:

  • Free trial includes $1 credit for testing
  • Keyword suggestions cost approximately $0.0006 per keyword
  • 100 keywords = ~$0.06
  • You only pay for what you use (no monthly fees)

Important Notes:

  • Use your API password, not your regular account password
  • Rate limits: up to 2000 requests per minute
  • Credits are consumed only when generating keyword data

Integration 2: Google Sheets (Data Storage)

Why Google Sheets: Familiar spreadsheet interface that's easy to share, collaborate on, and integrate with other tools. No additional cost.

Setup Steps:

  1. In TaskAGI, go to Integrations → Find "Google Sheets"
  2. Click "Connect Account"
  3. A popup will open to Google's authorization page
  4. Sign in with your Google account
  5. Review and click "Allow" to grant permissions:
    • Access to Google Sheets
    • Ability to create and edit spreadsheets
  6. You'll be redirected back to TaskAGI
  7. ✅ Connection successful message

What Happens:

  • TaskAGI can now create spreadsheets on your behalf
  • Each keyword research run creates a new spreadsheet
  • Spreadsheets are saved to your Google Drive
  • You can edit, share, and export them like any Google Sheet

Troubleshooting:

  • Popup Blocked: Check your browser's popup blocker settings
  • Authorization Failed: Try disconnecting and reconnecting
  • Permission Error: Ensure your Google account has Google Sheets enabled

How to Use This Agent

Step 1: Deploy the Agent

  1. Click "Deploy Agent" button
  2. Select your DataForSEO account from the dropdown
  3. Select your Google Sheets account from the dropdown
  4. Save configuration

Step 2: Access Your Form

  1. After deployment, you'll see a Form URL in your agent settings
  2. Click the copy button to copy the shareable form link
  3. You can share this link with team members or bookmark it for easy access

Step 3: Run Keyword Research

  1. Open your form URL
  2. Fill in the form:
    • Seed Keyword: Your starting keyword (e.g., "digital marketing")
    • Number of Keywords: How many suggestions to generate (1-1000, default 100)
    • Target Location: Geographic market (United States, UK, etc.)
    • Language: Search language (English, Spanish, etc.)
  3. Click "Generate Keywords"
  4. You'll see a success message confirming the process started

Step 4: Access Your Results

  1. Check your Google Drive within 1-2 minutes
  2. Look for a new spreadsheet: "Keyword Research - {your keyword} - {timestamp}"
  3. The spreadsheet contains:
    • Column A: Keyword variations
    • Column B: Monthly search volume
    • Column C: Cost-per-click in dollars
    • Column D: Competition level
    • Column E: Keyword difficulty (0-100)
    • Column F: Search intent (commercial/informational/transactional)

Testing Your Agent

Test Scenario 1: Basic Keyword Research

  1. Submit form with seed keyword "seo tools"
  2. Set limit to 10 keywords
  3. Select United States + English
  4. Click "Generate Keywords"
  5. Expected Result: New Google Sheet with 10+ keyword suggestions within 60 seconds
  6. Success Indicators:
    • Form shows success message
    • New spreadsheet appears in Google Drive
    • Header row is properly formatted
    • All 10+ keywords have complete data

Test Scenario 2: High-Volume Research

  1. Submit form with seed keyword "content marketing"
  2. Set limit to 500 keywords
  3. Select your target market
  4. Click "Generate Keywords"
  5. Expected Result: Spreadsheet with 500+ rows (may take 2-3 minutes)
  6. Success Indicators:
    • All keywords have search volume data
    • CPC values are present and formatted
    • Intent classification is provided

Test Scenario 3: International Market

  1. Submit form with seed keyword in target language
  2. Select different location (e.g., Germany)
  3. Select matching language (e.g., German)
  4. Expected Result: Keywords relevant to German market
  5. Success Indicators:
    • Keywords reflect local search behavior
    • Search volumes are market-specific

Optimization Tips

Getting Better Results:

  • Specific Seed Keywords: Use focused terms (e.g., "wordpress seo plugin" vs. "seo")
  • Competitive Analysis: Research competitor brand names to find their keyword opportunities
  • Long-tail Research: Use 3-4 word phrases to find less competitive keywords
  • Local Markets: Match location and language for accurate local data

Managing Costs:

  • Start with 50-100 keywords to test
  • Use higher limits (500-1000) only for comprehensive research
  • DataForSEO charges per keyword, so limit affects cost directly

Data Analysis:

  • High Search Volume + Low Difficulty = Opportunity keywords
  • High CPC = Commercial intent, valuable for businesses
  • Informational Intent = Good for blog content
  • Commercial/Transactional Intent = Good for product pages

Troubleshooting Guide

DataForSEO Integration Issues

Problem: "Invalid credentials" error

  • Solution: Verify you're using API password, not account password
  • Check: Go to DataForSEO dashboard → API Access → Regenerate password if needed

Problem: "Insufficient credits" error

  • Solution: Add credits to your DataForSEO account
  • Check: Visit DataForSEO dashboard to view current credit balance

Problem: No keyword suggestions returned

  • Solution: Check if seed keyword is too obscure
  • Try: Use more common keywords or broader terms

Google Sheets Integration Issues

Problem: No spreadsheet created

  • Solution: Verify Google Sheets connection is active
  • Check: Go to Integrations → Google Sheets → Test Connection
  • Fix: Reconnect if connection lost

Problem: Spreadsheet created but empty

  • Solution: Check agent execution history for errors
  • Common Cause: Loop node may have failed
  • Fix: Re-run the agent with fewer keywords to test

Problem: Permission error when accessing spreadsheet

  • Solution: Check if spreadsheet was created under different Google account
  • Fix: Use the same Google account connected to TaskAGI

Workflow Execution Issues

Problem: Agent execution fails

  • Solution: Check execution history for specific error messages
  • Common Causes:
    • Invalid integration credentials
    • DataForSEO API rate limit exceeded
    • Network connectivity issues

Problem: Form submission successful but no results

  • Solution: Wait 2-3 minutes for processing
  • Check: Agent execution history to see if it's still running
  • Note: Large keyword requests (500+) take longer

Problem: Incomplete data in spreadsheet

  • Solution: Some keywords may not have all metrics
  • Expected: DataForSEO provides best available data
  • Note: CPC and competition may be null for very low-volume keywords

Advanced Usage

Batch Processing:

  • Save multiple seed keywords
  • Submit form multiple times for different niches
  • Each submission creates a separate spreadsheet

Team Collaboration:

  • Share form URL with team members
  • They can run research independently
  • All results save to the connected Google account

Data Export:

  • Download Google Sheets as Excel (.xlsx)
  • Export to CSV for use in other tools
  • Integrate with Google Data Studio for visualization

Next Steps After Setup

  1. ✅ Run Your First Test: Use a simple keyword to verify everything works
  2. 📊 Analyze Results: Review the spreadsheet structure and data quality
  3. 🎯 Plan Your Research: List seed keywords for comprehensive analysis
  4. 🚀 Scale Up: Run larger batches for complete keyword coverage
  5. 📈 Take Action: Use insights to inform content strategy and SEO planning

Ready to uncover valuable keyword opportunities? Make sure both integrations are connected, then click "Deploy Agent" to get started!

Support Resources

Pro Tip: Bookmark your form URL for quick access to keyword research anytime!

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